Read F8 - The My Final Photo Newsletter
Eight-String Performance
Gabriel Schick plays his homemade eight-string guitar to demonstrate its unusual sound for listeners in the Uptown Music showroom at Pure Roots in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for June 29, 2024.
3C Anniversary Memories
Vintage motor cars were parked on 3C Highway in front of the Westerville Library during Fourth Friday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of 3C’s completion in the city. My Final Photo for June 28, 2024.
Roofing Uptown’s Newest Turret
A roofer installs metal panels at the peak of the turret on the corner of the new multi-use building on West College, which has four apartments and a restaurant on the ground floor. My Final Photo for June 27, 2024.
Guitar Lake Sunset
The sunset behind the Renaissance Hotel in Westerville is reflected in Guitar Lake, a large holding pond for the Westar development. My Final Photo for June 26, 2024.
Fishing From The Shadows
A lone fisherman sits in the shade of a maple tree as he casts his lines into Hoover Reservoir. My Final Photo for June 25, 2024.
Large-Mouth Fishing
Mark Glenn casts for large-mouth bass in a pond secluded behind farm field and shrubs, with the water reflecting the fading light, hoping for a good catch as the sun sets behind him. My Final Photo for June 24, 2024.
Barefoot In the Park
Taking advantage of cooler temperatures and a slight breeze, one of RoxieJanes’ fans slipped off his shoes to enjoy an evening of music in the amphitheater at Alum Creek Park North. My Final Photo for June 23, 2024.
Wearing Their Pride
The Decker family, from left to right, Alyce, Katie, Blive, Kevin, and Aaren, pose for a photo wearing rainbow-colored clothing at the Pride celebration in the parking lot in front of Birdies Books on North State Street in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for June 22, 2024.
Making A Visual Record
Jesse Jay reaches to record his wife, Alivia, performing at Open Mike Night Friday at Java Central in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for June 21, 2024.
Cooler Time To Cut Hay
A farmer begins the hay cut near sunset for the cooler part of the day on the main field at the Sharp Farm property on Africa Road. My Final Photo for June 20, 2024.
Sunset Cast
A young angler wades into the water and prepares his line for casting below the lowhead dam at Alum Creek Park North in Westerville late on a hot summer afternoon. My Final Photo for June 19, 2024.
No Left Turn
A car sits in the inclined landscaping at the edge of Sheetz on Polaris in Westerville after being driven off partially closed Old Worthington Road. My Final Photo for June 18, 2024.
Staying Warm In Double-Digit Cold
Theodore Marshall closes their eyes as they wait to cross State Street in the slight warmth of the setting sun, using earphones for music and ear protection, as well as a heavy scarf to protect against double-digit temperatures in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for January 15, 2024.
Yarnell Snow View
The Yarnell Farm barns and silo are partially obscured by afternoon snow showers that preceded much lower temperatures. My Final Photo for January 14, 2025.
Sharp Home Winter Moon
Sunset falls on the Sharp Home on Africa Road as the full moon rises over the gazebo and the field behind the historic house. My Final Photo for January 13, 2025.
Sunset Sledding
A sledder races down the steep slope at Alum Creek Park South, heading for the icy ramp at the bottom to squeeze in a few runs before sunset on Sunday. My Final Photo for January 12, 2025.
Father’s Snowman Memorial
Shawn Corkrean, left, and Aidan Valentine shove sticks into a snowman and create arms for the snow memory at Sharon Woods Park of Corkrean’s outdoorsman father, who recently died. My Final Photo for January 11, 2025.
Generational Sledding
Grandmother and grandchild enjoy a ride down the small hill at Alum Creek North despite the snow being compacted to ice, making the ride faster and more exhilarating than a typical sled ride. My Final Photo for January 10, 2025.
The Rock Of Winter
The late afternoon glow lights the horizon at Hoover Reservoir, where a rock exposed by the lake’s low waters is slowly encased in a layer of ice as the lake freezes in the low temperature. My Final Photo for January 9, 2025.